Yes, auto-darkening helmets are definitely worth it! They help protect your eyes from the harmful UV rays of the sun, and they make it much easier to see what you're doing while welding.
Yes, automatic welding helmets are safe. They are equipped with sensors that detect the arc and activate the lens instantly. This provides protection from the harmful UV and infrared radiation emitted by the arc.
Welding does not appear to affect sperm production or quality. However, exposure to welding fumes may lower testosterone levels and damage the testicles, which could affect sperm production.
When choosing a welding helmet, you need to consider the type of welding you will be doing, the frequency of welding, the environment you will be welding in, and your budget. The most important factor in choosing a welding helmet is the lens. There are three main types of welding lenses- passive, auto-darkening, and liquid crystal. Passive lenses are made of a shade that is fixed and cannot be changed. This type of lens is the least expensive, but it also offers the least protection. Auto-darkening lenses are made
4.6/5
Great For TIG MIG MMA Plasma
Viewing Size 3.93"X1.67" with 2 Premium Sensors
Increased battery life,Superior comfort with the pivot style headgear
Better clarity, True color view - 1/1/1/2 Optical Clarity
Cheater Lens / Magnifying Lens Compatible Design
$234
Great welder's helmet: L500A.This reasonably priced welding helmet has a ton of functions.In addition to being incredibly adaptable and cozy to wear, it offers excellent UV/IR protection up to level 16#.The quick response time of the 2 independent auto-darkening sensors is only 3/10000 seconds.Its interior features buttons for adjusting the UV/IR sensitivity level and choosing a delay period between 0.1 and 0.8 seconds. A lithium battery and solar cell panel power everything.Additionally, replacement lenses are included. Many more don't, though.Overall, it's a very functional welding helmet that is comfortable to wear and offers adequate protection for everyday welding projects.I'm very happy with both its performance and price!
4.4/5
Provides the protection you need when using chainsaws, brush cutters, and trimmers, ideal for forestry type work
5 in 1 safety helmet comes with helmet, adjustable/removable earmuffs, plastic visor, and mesh visor, providing dynamic protection for any job
Secures firmly on head and convenient dial knob makes it easy to adjust the circumference 20 - 24.5 inches (52-62 centimeters)
Lightweight, interchangeable mesh and plastic visors provide shielding from debris
All parts are ANSI and CE approved - Helmet carries a Z89.1-2003 ANSI rating
$234
We own 5 acres of land in upstate New York that is forested. I asked for a chainsaw for Christmas so I could trim the trees myself and save money. I read every guideline since I'm a clever guy, and they emphasize wearing safety gear.I compared prices and found that this helmet was almost half as expensive as name-brand alternatives while appearing to be otherwise equal.When it initially arrived, the box seemed little, and I immediately assumed that it was child-size, which is why it was so cheap. No, the helmet arrived in a neatly packed adult size. Even though the assembly instructions were incomplete and only covered a portion of the construction, I was still able to complete it by following the pictures on the packaging. (There are several pieces that need to be put together, including the helmet and harness, the face shield, and the ear muffs.)Yesterday, I felled my first two trees, and the helmet worked better than I had anticipated. At this pricing point, I didn't anticipate the convenience of the knob ratchet used by the head harness inside. The helmet and the ear muffs are both legitimately safety rated items; they are not intended for children. They significantly reduced noise compared to my ear plugs.In conclusion, I felt obligated to share my luck in discovering this product at this pricing!
4.4/5
ã€Comfort & Convenience】 Very light total weight, reduces head and neck stress; Fully automatic auto darkening lens, eliminating flipping up and down the hood; Convenient External Gridning switch for easy switching from Welding and Grinding.
ã€Safety & Protection】 Passive Filter with Permanent shade 13 to UV/IR, combined with double-layered auto dimming LCD shutter, providing sufficient and accurate shade range within 4/5-9/9-13 to visible lights; Full face neck coverage protecting welders from spatters and harmful radiant; Meets ANSI Z87. 1 Standards
ã€Performance】 4 Premium redundant arc sensors, with highly responsive detecting and controlling units providing super-fast switching time and accurate auto shading, minimizing harmful radiant bypass, avoiding eye stress
ã€Reliability】 Interference Suppression Technologies, minimizing false triggering: less sensitive to sun lights, workshop lights while very responsive to welding arc, even the hardest to detect DC TIG: Rating > 2 Amps
ã€Versatility】 A great personal protection equipment designed for industrial use that can handle multiple processes of Plasma cutting, abrasive wheel cutting/grinding, DC TIG, AC TIG, MIG/MAG, MMA/Stick welding, which are poular in metal fabrication industry, welding schools, welding shops, auto manufacturing and repair industry, ship factories as well as DIY hobbyists projects
$234
affordable helmet that is good. The band is cozy. The darkening range is excellent, and both sensitivity and delay function properly. The option to turn off the darkening for grinding is another something I enjoy. The 9-13 setting suits me well because I MIG weld primarily in a farm shop situation. I can easily see the weld puddle as well as where I'm heading. Additionally, this helmet fits well with my spectacles, which I wear. Very content. Last but not least, the front plastic lens is a standard size, making it simple to replace the original with a 1.25 or other power lens by just visiting your neighborhood welder, buying the desired power, and installing.
4.3/5
RATCHETING HEADGEAR: Easy-to-set, ratcheting headgear assures comfortable, secure fit; overhead band has multiple adjustments to set the welding mask for the best working position and optimal weld viewing
SAFETY & CLEAR VISION: Pipeliner Welding Helmet features a 2" x 4" Shade 10 lens for clear viewing of weld puddle; filters out 100% of UV and IR wavelengths for maximum eye protection
COMPACT DESIGN: Specifically designed as a pipe welding helmet, the compact design allows access to small spaces and tight clearances where a standard welding helmet won't fit
BALANCE & COMFORT: Free-floating arms minimize pressure points for comfort and ensure the welding helmet delivers good balance and stability while welding
RUGGED SUPERGLAS PLUS: Tough but lightweight SuperGlas Plus material is impervious to moisture and impact-resistant to prevent cracks and chips; smooth surface is self-extinguishing to deflect sparks
$234
So I tried this on a 1/4" thick steel plate with 100 amps of 6011 rods. Functions as a good hood should. I don't much enjoy auto hoods despite utilizing the expensive Lincoln auto darkening hood for some time. While changing lenses is simple, removing the spring clip is difficult. My main problems with this are as follows: 1. When the hood is raised, it locks behind the ratchet adjuster and prevents me from lowering it; 2. The hood is too long, so I'll have to cut the bottom off because it digs into my throat. The top also needs to be cut because it provides too much protection and rests on the back of my neck. I have a project to work on because it is something I can play around with and tweak. If necessary, I will repurchase, but I expect this item to endure forever. Choose passive, or switch to front. Keep your eyes safe. Not a criticism either, but I was shocked at how terribly it was built and painted. In my opinion, that is good. Nothing is bad-looking like a hood. Additionally, it states "made in Mexico" on the sticker, yet "made in USA" is etched into the hood, so which is it? I originally purchased it because I saw Honeywell's "made in USA" advertisement online. Last but not least, I'd suggest ratchet headgear over rubber band because it lasts longer, although I've seen expert pipliners use rubber band to reduce extra weight, so it's up to you. Hope this was useful. I'd advise everyone who enjoys welding and watching hehe.
4.3/5
Standard 4-1/2- by 2-inch view area
Approved by ANSI, safe for the site
Handy flip front makes it easy to remove
Ideal for a variety of welding jobs
Conveniently adjustable fit
$234
Overall, this is a good piece of equipment for the price, but not for a modern welder.Modern auto-darkening face masks for welders are SO MUCH MORE ERGONOMIC and EASIER TO WELD WITH THAN WITH A FIXED DARK LENS FACE PIECE, and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND GETTING ONE. It's ideal for heavy grinding or for a loaner, assistant, or apprentice to watch the welder work on a piece. Too big and outdated for comfortable welding, but cheap enough to be almost disposable.Benefits: - Ideal for a loaner, assistant, or apprentice to watch the welder operate on a piece without worrying about their expensive and high-quality personal safety equipment. (You only got one set of eyes; look after them.) - The grinding face shield looks great with the dark lens up. A little bit of a restricted view, but the clear lens beneath the black lens is helpful. I don't mind if it gets destroyed for the price, which it most likely won't (Tough built)....- An affordable emergency backup for people who have automatic dark face masks that can break down just when you need them to do the job.
4.3/5
GOOD FOR VARIOUS WORKING ENVIRONMENTS: Recommended to automotive, construction, and food & beverage manufacturing, metal production and fabrication, military maintenance, repair and operation (MRO), mining, oil and gas, transportation, etc.
INTELLIGENT, PRACTICAL AND COST-EFFECTIVE: The Auto Darkening Filter (ADF DX-500S) enables welders to adapt to various working environments by controlling the shade of the lens; Sensitivity adjustments from ambient lighting sources; Battery powered with solar panel technology for longer life (up to 5000 hrs).
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MEETS DIFFERENT DEMANDS: Equipped with sensitivity and delay settings for adaptability for different environments and task durations; Enjoy enhanced visibility and color recognition.Light level of filter is DIN4 and the time from dark to bright state within 0.1s to 1.0s.
ULTIMATE EYE PROTECTION:Auto-darkening filter switches from light to dark in 1/25000 sec, in event of electric failure, the welder remains protecting against UV and IR radiation according to shade 16.1/2/1/2 rating meets ANSIZ87.1-2010 and EN3794/9-13 standards. A smart choice for safety.
CLEAN COMFORTABLE VIEW: Equipped with standard 3.62’’ x 1.65’’ clear visor viewing area; Diffusion of light, variation of luminous transmittance and angular dependence allowing the welder to see clearly at different angles; Light weight (1 LB) suitable for long time working; Balanced with an adjustable and fatigue-free comfortable headgear.
$234
I love this helmet. Despite having less technology than, say, a $250 Miller, it is MORE than sufficient for my purposes. I'm a machine operator in a shop, and when it's necessary, I'll also do some welding there. With this helmet, I significantly improved. Don't be deceived by the price. Many of my coworkers who own the pricy welding equipment have used mine and like it as well. The ONLY problem I have is that I might ultimately replace the headband with a better one that has more cushioning and a different knob, but for the price, I'll still rate the helmet as a five.But just a little something to think about... Maybe an hour or so a day, I weld. If you have more experience and weld for eight hours each day, you might wish to invest in top-notch equipment. I'm not sure because I'm not in that situation, but for a hobbyist or part-time worker, this is awesome!
4.2/5
Increased battery life
Super Large Viewing Size 3.93"X3.66" with 4 Premium Sensors
Better clarity, True color view - 1/1/1/2 Optical Clarity
Great For TIG MIG MMA, Plasma Applications with Grinding Feature
Superior comfort with the pivot style headgear
$234
I'll rate this five stars overall. Amazing color with grind and cut modes. Shades 3 through 13 are essentially accessible. Has that big 4 in sight, and my bifocals always line up straight. This might be my fifth automatic dark. Since the middle of the 1990s, I have been a welder. My first one cost $400, so this is a vast improvement. I'm really over them all, and I've tried some name ones. In fact, this is the first one I've purchased outside of my neighborhood welding supplier. Definitely worth the cost. Although comfortable, headgear probably wouldn't last rough use. Is that a deal-breaker, though? Does this go beyond a hobby for you? If so, change the gear; the fantastic lens calls for a $250 hood. The headgear is functional and even comfy, but it isn't very robust. I appreciate that it has a 4 in. lens, and the real color is amazing. Astonishing clarity. This might be quite helpful if you struggle to see a weld line due to glare. I went outside for a bit, and when I came back, my eyesight was so bad that the green glare bothered me. This hood took care of all of that for me. Older eyes require a true color image through a big lens. This is an honest evaluation, and if my opinion changes, I'll let you know.Update. Still adore this hood, but the head gear's ratchet broke. My Miller's headgear fit perfectly. According to my research, a Miller headgear costs around 16 dollars, is accessible, and is durable. The true color lens is still the most valuable investment and is triple the price.
4.1/5
Great For TIG MIG MMA
Cheater Lens / Magnifying Lens Compatible Design
Viewing Size 3.64"X1.67" with 2 Premium Sensors
Increased battery life,Superior comfort with the pivot style headgear
Better clarity, True color view - 1/1/1/2 Optical Clarity
$234
Great welder's helmet: L500A.This reasonably priced welding helmet has a tonne of functions.In addition to being incredibly adaptable and cosy to wear, it offers excellent UV/IR protection up to level 16#.The quick response time of the 2 independent auto-darkening sensors is only 3/10000 seconds.Its interior features buttons for adjusting the UV/IR sensitivity level and choosing a delay period between 0.1 and 0.8 seconds. A lithium battery and solar cell panel power everything.Additionally, replacement lenses are included. Many others don't, though.Overall, it's a very functional welding helmet that is comfortable to wear and offers adequate protection for everyday welding projects.I'm very happy with both its performance and price!
4.1/5
INTELLIGENT, PRACTICAL AND COST-EFFECTIVE: The Auto Darkening Filter (ADF DX-500S) enables welders to adapt to various working environments by controlling the shade of the lens; Sensitivity adjustments from ambient lighting sources; Battery powered with solar panel technology for longer life (up to 5000 hrs)
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MEETS DIFFERENT DEMANDS: Equipped with sensitivity and delay settings for adaptability for different environments and task durations; Enjoy enhanced visibility and color recognition.Light level of filter is DIN4 and the time from dark to bright state within 0.1s to 1.0s
ULTIMATE EYE PROTECTION:Auto-darkening filter switches from light to dark in 1/25000 sec, in event of electric failure, the welder remains protecting against UV and IR radiation according to shade 16.1/2/1/2 rating meets ANSIZ87.1-2010 and EN3794/9-13 standards. A smart choice for safety
CLEAN COMFORTABLE VIEW: Equipped with standard 3.62’’ x 1.65’’ clear visor viewing area; Diffusion of light, variation of luminous transmittance and angular dependence allowing the welder to see clearly at different angles; Light weight (1 LB) suitable for long time working; Balanced with an adjustable and fatigue-free comfortable headgear
GOOD FOR VARIOUS WORKING ENVIRONMENTS: Recommended to automotive, construction, and food & beverage manufacturing, metal production and fabrication, military maintenance, repair and operation (MRO), mining, oil and gas, transportation, etc
$234
The device performed flawlessly.First, take 8 minutes to properly install the head piece inside so that it sits on your face as it should.Second, set it to 10 with a maximum within delay and sensitivity.The glass was somewhat clear up until I started welding, at which point it suddenly became dark and stayed dark. Sometimes when I would weld, it would remain dark the entire minute. I didn't experience any problems with it pulsing or briefly remaining dark, as other people did.I have absolutely no issues about this product.
4.1/5
CLEAN COMFORTABLE VIEW: Equipped with standard 3.85’’ x 3.15’’ clear visor viewing area; Diffusion of light, variation of luminous transmittance and angular dependence allowing the welder to see clearly at different angles; Light weight (1 LB) suitable for long time working; Balanced with an adjustable and fatigue-free comfortable headgear.
OPTIMAL EYE PROTECTION: Auto-darkening filter switches from light to dark in 1/25000 sec. In case of electric failure, the welder remains protected against UV and IR radiation according to shade 16. 1/1/1/2 rating. It meets ANSI Z87.1-2010 and EN379 4/9-13 standards; A smart choice for safety.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MEETING DIFFERENT DEMANDS: Equipped with sensitivity and delay settings adaptable for different environments and task duration; Enjoy enhanced visibility and color recognition. Filter’s light level DIN 4, switching from dark to bright state within 0.1s to 1.0s.
GOOD FOR VARIOUS WORKING ENVIRONMENTS: Recommended to automotive, construction, and food & beverage manufacturing, metal production and fabrication, military maintenance, repair and operation (MRO), mining, oil and gas, transportation, etc.
INTELLIGENT, PRACTICAL AND COST-EFFECTIVE: The Auto Darkening Filter (ADF DX-980N) enables welders to adapt to various working environments by controlling the shade of the lens; Sensitivity adjustments from ambient lighting sources; Battery powered with solar panel technology for longer life (up to 5000 hrs).
$234
First of all, let me say that I am not a skilled welder. I suppose the fact that I have never received payment for a welding work pretty much ensures that I am not a professional welder, though I like to think I am.I play about in the garage with a little 140 amp Lincoln MIG welder, and recently the auto-darkening helmet I bought from Harbor Freight years ago started to malfunction. The light would dim far more than it should, making it so that I could hardly see anything, and fiddling with the dials made no difference.I enjoy pretending to be a welder, but I didn't want to pretend to the point where I had to get a $400 Miller helmet with sharks and scantily clad women spray painted on the sides.After looking through Amazon's selection, I selected this item. Its broad viewing area is a feature I enjoy (my old one had a viewing area the size of a matchbook). It's light and comfortable on my head. It has settings for sensitivity, delay, and darkness, and they all seem to function perfectly.I've used the helmet for approximately three hours of welding since getting it, and it's a vast improvement over my old one. It comes with a single replacement clear cover, which is a lovely touch. Except for the plastic bag it was shipped in, mine did not come with a bag, despite what I seem to recall another reviewer reporting.With its huge viewing area, automatic darkening, and affordable pricing, I believe this welding helmet to be ideal. Although I don't know how durable it is, I anticipate using it for a number of years given how seldom I weld. You may have different thoughts if welding provides for your daily needs, but for people like myself who only play about in the garage, I think this is a fantastic deal.It has impressed me greatly thus far.
If you have arc eye, you will feel a burning sensation in your eyes and they will be very sensitive to light. Your eyes will also appear red and watery.
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